Examination of Conscience for Single People

Instructions: Click on the items to cross it out.

• Have I gone to Mass every Sunday?
• Have I participated at Mass or have I daydreamed or been present with a blank mind?
• Have I prayed every day (15-20 minutes)?
• Have I read the Bible?
• Have I studied the truths of our faith and allowed them to become more a part of the way I think and act?
• Have I read any spiritual books or religious literature?
• Have I told God that I want to love him with my whole heart, mind and strength? Do I hold any resentments toward God?
• Have I recognized my need for Jesus and his salvation?
• Have I asked the Holy Spirit to empower me to live the Christian life?
• Have I been financially generous to the Church?
• Have I participated in parish or religious activities?
• Have I held resentments toward the Church or Church authorities? Have I forgiven them?
• Have I been rebellious, disobedient or disrespectful to anyone in authority?
• Have I lied to or deceived others—friends, boss, or coworkers?
• Have I been arrogant and stubborn?
• Have I gotten angry or nurtured and held grudges and resentments?
• Have I refused to forgive others—parents,relatives, employers, former friend, a former spouse? Have I cultivated hatred?
• Have I felt sorry for myself or nurtured self-pity?
• Have I engaged in sexual fantasies?
• Have I looked at others lustfully?
• Have I read pornographic literature or looked at pornographic pictures, shows or movies?
• Have I masturbated?
• Have I lustfully kissed or sexually touched someone?
• Have I had sexual intercourse?
• Have I had an abortion or encouraged another to have one?
• Have I gossiped about others?
• Have I slandered anyone? Have I told lies about others?
• Have I mocked or made fun of others?
• Have I been a Christian witness to those with whom I work or associate?
• Have I spoken to anyone about the Gospel and how important it is to believe in Jesus?
• Have I allowed the Gospel to influence my political and social opinions?
• Have I had a proper Christian concern for the poor and needy?
• Have I paid my taxes?
• Have I fostered or nurtured hatred toward my ‘political’ opponents, either local, national or international?
• Have I been prejudiced toward others because of race, color, religion or social status?

"Bless me Father, for I have sinned. It has been (state a time) since my last confession. My sins are.." 

Here confess your sins. Use the list above as a guide. Also add other sins committed not listed here.

"For these and for all my other sins which I cannot now remember, I am heartily sorry, firmly purpose amendment, and humbly ask pardon of God; and of thee, my spiritual father, penance, counsel, and Absolution." 

Act of Contrition

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You,

and I detest all my sins because I offend You, my God,

Who is all good and deserving of all my love.

I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace,

to do penance,

and to amend my life. Amen.

Sources: 

USCCB

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Contrition